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Jefferson (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday after the Vikings designated him for return from injured reserve.

In his first on-field work since straining his right hamstring during a Week 5 loss to the Chiefs, Jefferson unsurprisingly operated with a cap on his reps. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told Alec Lewis of The Athletic on Wednesday in that he thinks Jefferson being ready to play Sunday against the Saints would "probably be a little aggressive," but the Vikings aren't yet ruling out the receiver from putting an end to his four-game absence this weekend. Jefferson will have two more sessions this week to put himself on a path to play Sunday, but the Vikings will need to activate him from IR by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday for him to have a chance to do so.

Beckham didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee issue, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

The Ravens also list Beckham's absence as being the result of "rest," suggesting that the knee injury isn't serious and won't threaten his availability for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland. He caught five of seven targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in a blowout win over the Seahawks this past Sunday, but he's still only playing about half the offensive snaps each week and lost a fumble prior to his garbage-time score against Seattle.

Higgins was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Higgins' only prior appearances on the injury report this season were the result of a fractured rib he sustained Week 4, making it unclear if his listed hamstring injury is something he picked up in the Week 9 win over the Bills or during Wednesday's practice. Either way, Higgins' status is now worth monitoring in advance of Sunday's game against the Texans, especially with fellow wideout Ja'Marr Chase having missed Wednesday's session due to a back injury.

London (groin) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

London didn't practice at all last week and missed Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings. His return Wednesday -- even in a limited capacity -- gives him some chance to suit up Sunday at Arizona, though D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes that London didn't look to be running full speed. Progression to full practice Thursday or Friday would indicate readiness for a return and give London his first shot to play with Taylor Heinicke as the starting quarterback instead of Desmond Ridder.

Chase (back) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

According to Ben Baby of ESPN.com, Chase is dealing with back soreness coming out of the Bengals' Week 9 win over the Bills and now has two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans. His status is thus worth monitoring closely as the week progresses, with the same applying to fellow wideout Tee Higgins (hamstring), who logged a limited session Wednesday.

Turpin was held out of Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury.

A 2022 Pro Bowl selection, Turpin brings most of his value to the Cowboys in the return game, as he notably brought back kicks for gains of 48 and 63 yards over the past two games. He's also done well with his limited chances on offense this season, carrying seven times for 66 yards and a touchdown while adding seven catches for 69 yards and two scores on nine targets. The Cowboys may turn to Deuce Vaughn to handle returns if Turpin isn't ready to play this Sunday against the Giants.

Jones (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Jones left practice early after testing his injured knee, but he said afterward that he's making progress and suggested the brevity of his appearance wasn't indicative of a setback. He also confirmed that he received second opinion on his knee, coming out of a bye week after playing just one of Jacksonville's past six games. Head coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Jones could be a candidate for injured reserve, but the wideout looks like he'll stay on the active roster for the time being even while he remains uncertain to play this Sunday against the 49ers.

Peoples-Jones was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report due to a rib injury.

When the Lions acquired Peoples-Jones from the Browns at the trade deadline last Tuesday, Peoples-Jones wasn't tending to a health concern. Detroit also happened to be on a Week 9 bye, so the current rib issue may have popped up during his physical. It's not exactly the best way to begin his stint with a new squad, and it could affect his ability to make inroads in the passing game right away, especially in a receiving corps with experienced options Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond as well as second-year pro Jameson Williams. In the end, People-Jones' status will be one to monitor as the week goes on to see if he'll be able to make his debut with the Lions on Sunday at the Chargers.

Parker (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Parker didn't practice last week before sitting out the Patriots' loss to the Commanders, so his return to a limited session Wednesday is a step forward for the wideout. That said, Parker will still need to clear the five-step concussion protocol in order to have a chance at suiting up Sunday against the Colts.

Douglas was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

Douglas appears on the Patriots' first Week 10 injury report after he paced the New England receivers in offensive snaps (53) and receiving yards (55) in this past Sunday's loss to the Commanders. With no reported setbacks in the contest, Douglas' limitations Wednesday may well be maintenance-related. In any case, he'll need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid heading into Sunday's game against the Colts with an injury designation.